| RefNo | MS/222/27 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Twenty-second report of progress of excavations by William Pengelly and Edward Vivian, Torquay, to the British Association Kent's Cavern Committee |
| Creator | Pengelly; William (1812-1894); geologist |
| Vivian; Edward (1808–1893); science writer; poet |
| Date | 8 April 1867 |
| Description | Monthly report of the superintendents of exploration. March 6th began the commencement of a new series of excavations through the northern entrance to the cavern - the black band was found under the stalagmite floor. Finds include the largest potsherd uncovered so far, and 'a portion of a lower human jaw, containing three molars'. . The most important find is a bone barbed harpoon and an outline tracing in included. |
| Extent | 2p |
| Format | Manuscript |
| AccessStatus | Open |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA2162 | Pengelly; William (1812 - 1894); geologist | 1812 - 1894 |